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Aigamo-niku (Hybrid Duck)
かも あいがも 肉 (Aigamo-niku)
Also known as: Aigamo-niku, Hybrid duck, Mallard × domestic duck cross, あいがも肉, Gyokyō-no-kamo
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | かも あいがも 肉 |
| Common Japanese notations | あいがも, アイガモ, かも 肉 |
| Origin | Aigamo (mallard × domestic duck hybrid); the principal commercial 'duck' for Japanese cuisine; year-round availability with several modern producers |
| Typical functions | Kamo-nan-soba (duck-leek soba) — defining Japanese application, Kamo-nabe winter hot pot, Foodservice premium duck |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Domestic vs imported disclosure. Not a designated allergen. |
Aigamo-niku (あいがも肉) is the principal commercial 'duck' (mallard × domestic hybrid) for Japanese cuisine. Kamo-nan-soba is the defining application. Kamo-nabe winter hot pot.
Classification
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Product applications
Functions
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Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen aigamo breast retail (sliced for kamo-nan)
- Kamo-nabe ready-meal retail
What it is
Mallard × domestic duck hybrid.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Kamo-nan-soba.
Kamo-nabe winter hot pot.
Foodservice premium duck.
For OEM: pre-sliced retail, kamo-nabe retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Established Korean duck market. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — かも あいがも 肉
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.